Add 27/18 and 2/84
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 2/84
27/18 + 2/84 is 32/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
27/18 = 27 × 14/18 × 14 = 378/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252 - Add the two like fractions:
378/252 + 6/252 = 378 + 6/252 = 384/252 - 384/252 simplified gives 32/21
- So, 27/18 + 2/84 = 32/21
In mixed form: 111/21
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